PMA-260

Common Aviation Support Equipment program office holds virtual industry day

The Common Aviation Support Equipment program office (PMA-260) held a virtual industry day last month, in search of new and innovative ideas to support the future of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and PMA-260’s science and technology focus areas.

The program office held its industry day virtually to allow for increased participation across industry partners with current travel and health limitations due to COVID-19 in mind. More than 75 companies signed up to attend and approximately 150 non-government attendees signed on during the event.

Common Aviation Support Equipment program office enhances efficiency and advances readiness

The Common Aviation Support Equipment program office (PMA-260) recently conducted a pilot study along with Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), installing wireless capability in eight Marine Corps hangars. The wireless capability resulted in enhanced efficiency and improved readiness aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River. Enhanced efficiency, leading to speeding capability to the fleet, and improving readiness are strategic imperatives for the Navy and Marine Corps.

Shipboard Variant Air Conditioner (SVAC)

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The Shipboard Variant Air Conditioner is an electric powered unit used to supply conditioned air to the AV-8, E-2, EA-6B, EA-18G, FA-18 & F-35 equipment and avionics compartments during maintenance on board CVNs and LHA/LHDs.

Electronic Consolidated Support System (eCASS)

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The electronic Consolidated Support System (eCASS) is the Navy's 21st century Automated Test System (ATS) used to support repairs of AV-8, E-2D, EA-18G, FA-18, F-35, H-1, H-53, H-60, T-45 & V-22 avionics and weapon systems at Fleet Readiness Centers (FRCs) ashore and Avionics Intermitted Maintenance Department (AIMD) afloat.

Land Based Variant Air Conditioner (LVAC)

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The Land Based Variant Air Conditioner is a diesel/electric powered unit used to supply conditioned air to the AV-8, E-2, EA-6B, EA-18G, FA-18 & F-35 equipment and avionics compartments during maintenance on landbased sites.

Shipboard Tow Tractor (STT)

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The Shipboard Tow Tractor’s primary role is the handling of aircraft aboard the flight deck of naval ships (CVNs & LHA/LHDs). In addition to maneuvering aircraft, the STT is required to provide a mobile platform and fuel source for the Jet engine Air Start Unit, MSU-200NAV.

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